Reflecting on Psalm 98
“O sing to the LORD a new song; for He has done marvelous things: His right hand, and His holy arm, has gotten Him the victory.The LORD has made known His salvation: His righteousness has He openly showed in the sight of the heathen.He has remembered His mercy and his truth toward the house of Israel: all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God” (Psalm 98:1-3).
I received some bad news last evening but, this morning, as I opened my Bible, Psalm 98 came alive to me. Everything that happens is for a purpose. I know it in theory but many times, I have no clue what that purpose is. I have to believe by faith that “all things work together for good to those who love God” but many are the times I question how a situation can produce good at all.
The above verses reminded me that trials sometimes come to give us the opportunity to be a witness to those who don’t know Him. “His righteousness has He openly showed in the sight of the heathen.” Are you coming through your trial bitterly or are you coming through righteously so those who are watching can see the salvation of our God?
If you go on to read the rest of the chapter, the Psalmist talks about praising God with song and instruments. As the Hoppers used to sing, don’t let the battle steal your praise. Keep singing and praising God, acknowledging your love for and trust in Him. There are certain mountains I pray I never have to climb but, if the day comes when I do indeed need to climb those mountains, I know that God will be right there showing Himself strong in the most dismal circumstances. I know He’ll do the same for you.
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